Al Ivins Archive Images
by Al Ivins
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
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The Ducati Superbike history started at Daytona in the 1970s. Basically anyone could enter the class, and did, and became stars of the new production class. Once "real" riders like Yvon DuHamel or Aldana entered the class the "titans" of Superbike production went back home.
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Mert Lawill and friends look for things that don't look right inside the Harley's engine cases.
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Dick Mann. After the Honda victory, which is one of the most outrageous stories in racing, he was back on his BSA.
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The cool-down lap at Talladega. Note the full grandstand.
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Gary Scott on the Harley/Aermacchi roadracer.
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Some local talent look over the pickings at Team BSA.
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By far an even worse idea than teenage football players wearing white pants: mechanics in white pants.
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Steve Whitlock's knees: 30 years of abuse.
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Rusty Bradley's Kawasaki racer. https://superbikeplanet.com/story/253
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The late Calvin Rayborn speeds by the Bug.
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Laverda Superbike history, as it were, started at Daytona.
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Cliff Carr leaves the Daytona pit lane on his Kawasaki.
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Paul Smart, Mrs. Paul Smart and Mike Hailwood in the Daytona pit lane in the early 1970s.
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Dick Mann checks things out.
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